Student Learning and Program Effectiveness Committee

The Student Learning and Program Effectiveness Committee (SLAPEC) was created in Fall 2014 with the merger of the Program Review Committee and the Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) and Assessment Committee. Archived documents from the earlier committees are available at Program Review Committee and SLO and Assessment Committee.

Mission Statement

The goals of the West Valley College Student Learning and Program Effectiveness Committee are to:

  • Develop a streamlined process that integrates learning outcome assessments and program self-evaluation.
  • Encourage thoughtful and meaningful dialogue among faculty and staff on methods and practices that help students achieve their goals.
  • Assist faculty and staff in managing learning outcome assessment data and supporting evidence for continuous quality improvement in compliance with accreditation standards.
  • Support program self-evaluation and planning based on thoughtful student assessments, collaborative dialogue, and meaningful program review.
  • Act as the faculty and staff voice to ensure a transparent and systematic process that improves linkage and accountability between program review and resource allocation.

Meetings

SLAPEC meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Please check the agenda for meeting location and Zoom information.

Members

Member Service Areas
Gretchen Ehlers Chair / Mathematics
Ron Guzman Art & Design, School of
VACANT Health & Human Development, School of
Silvia Castellini-Patel Language Arts, School of
Laurie Dotson Professional Studies, School of
VACANT Science and Math, School of
VACANT Social Science, School of
VACANT Academic Support (Library; Distance Ed.; Success Center; Continuing Ed.)
VACANT Student Services - Counseling
VACANT Student Services - General
Elizabeth Maciel Administrative Services
VACANT Student Representative
Chris Dyer  Office of Academic Affairs (ex officio)
Karen Okamoto Administrative Specialist

Calendar

SLAPEC meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.  Check agenda for meeting location.

2023–2024

Meeting Agendas Meeting Summaries
September 5, 2023 Approved Minutes
September 20, 2023 Approved Minutes
October 4, 2023 Approved Minutes
October 18, 2023 Approved Minutes
November 1, 2023 Approved Minutes
November 15, 2023 Approved Minutes
December 6, 2023 Approved Minutes

2022–2023

Meeting Agendas Meeting Summaries
September 6, 2022 Approved Minutes
September 20, 2022 Approved Minutes
October 4, 2022 Data Dashboard Training in lieu of scheduled meeting
October 18, 2022 Approved Minutes
November 1, 2022 Approved Minutes
November 15, 2022 Program Review Support in lieu of scheduled meeting
December 6, 2022 Approved Minutes
February 7, 2023 Approved Minutes
February 21, 2023 Approved Minutes
March 7, 2023 Approved Minutes
March 21, 2023 Approved Minutes
April 4, 2023 Cancelled
April 18, 2023 Approved Minutes
May 2, 2023 Approved Minutes
May 16, 2023 Approved Minutes

2021–2022

2020–2021

2019–2020

2018–2019

2017–2018

2016–2017

2015–2016

2014–2015

SLO and Assessment

Master Spreadsheet – Current Working Version

Master Program Review and SLO Assessment Schedule
* Version: 09/23/2022

Archived Versions

Master Program Review and SLO Assessment Schedule
* Version: 05/17/2022

Master Program Review and SLO Assessment Schedule
* Version: 08/04/2021

Master Program Review and SLO Assessment Schedule
* Version: 02/01/2021

Assessment Tools

eLumen login

eLumen SLO Training Video (updated 04/06/2021)

Course SLO Assessment Tools

Program SLO Assessment Tools

Institutional Learning Outcomes

Program Review

For meeting agendas and summaries prior to Fall 2014, see Program Review and Student Learning Outcomes (SLO/A).

Last Updated 12/10/25